Good Schmutz aka Things I Found and Love, vol. 9
My blue rug, a Minnesota tile company, the next "it" sofa, and my new cookware.
#1: I am absolutely obsessed with our (semi) new Nordic Knots rug (we got it right before Christmas). We have the Grand in Deep Blue, which was a bit of a design risk (we also considered the Deep Wine and the Brick Red, which would have been far more on trend). We’re not really “blue” people, but we felt like our living room needed a shock of color. I’m super happy with it: It’s super plush and has a beautiful sheen. What do we think?
#2: It has taken me a really long time, but I have finally come around to Great Jones and I’m now wondering what I was doing with the rest of my life, because this cookware/bakeware/eatingware is solid. Some of my favorites right now include the mustard-colored Dutch oven, their new striped bowls, and this square, non-stick baking pan which has increased our brownie intake by 200% in this household. If you want 20% off Great Jones goods (who doesn’t?), use code LEO20 at checkout. #partner
#3: Bedding discovery: Kiyko Home offers sheets produced in Portugal, featuring sweet and dainty floral designs.
#4: Tile discovery: Tess Tile, handmade in Minnesota. They stock really fun shapes that would be a dream for any designer or homeowner looking to go wild in a bathroom.
#5: Homecourt (aka Courteney Cox’s line of cleaning products/soaps/etc) is nothing new. But I recently sampled the hand soap and room deodorant (aka anti-poop-smell spray) in Mandarin Basile and I must say I am a fan.
#6: British-born Roshan Adam-Holslag’s tableware line, Ro’Table, is inspired by the frequent spontaneous gatherings of her Indian-Persian upbringing. For me, the line has a definite French-meets-British charm. Think plates illustrated with hot air balloons and embroidered linen placemats. Paid subs can win a set of the plates below this month.
#7: I was casually browsing the American Girl website (as one does) and came across hot/cold water bottles with PRINTS OF THE CLASSIC HISTORICAL DOLLS. Screw Stanley.
